Directions

1. 1. Prepare sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water. Strain syrup through a fine muslin cloth.
2. 2. Put apples in syrup and bring to a boil. Remove from fire and cool overnight.
3. 3. Next day, take out apples, strain syrup and add apples and boil for 20-30 minutes. Cool overnight.
4. 4. Repeat same process till syrup is quite thick. (Put a drop of the syrup in a saucer of water; it should form a bead). Takes about 4-6 days.
5. 5. Add lime juice or citric acid (prevents sugar crystallization). Allow it to cool.
6. 6. The following ingredients can be added: saffron for colour, pepper for taste and cardamom for flavour. Fill into bottles and put lids on. Store in a cool dark place.